Advice
Plastering advice
Straight answers to the questions we are asked most, from drying times to choosing the right render.
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Choosing a render: silicone, monocouche or sand and cement
The three most common renders compared on look, upkeep and where each one works best. Read the guide -
Re-skim or replaster? How to tell what your walls need
A re-skim is quicker and cheaper, but only works on sound plaster. Here is how to tell which your walls need. Read the guide -
Venetian plaster or paint: which is right for your wall?
Paint sits on a wall. Venetian plaster becomes part of it. Here is how the two compare on look, wear, cost and upkeep. Read the guide -
Venetian plaster or paint: which is right for a feature wall?
Paint is quick and cheap to change. Venetian plaster gives depth, movement and a hand burnished sheen that paint cannot match, and lasts for decades. Read the guide -
Skim or replaster: how to tell what your walls need
If the old plaster is sound, a skim is usually enough. If it is hollow, crumbling or coming away, it needs replastering. Here is how to check. Read the guide
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